UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST
The Charity raises funds by donations received from supporters. The Charity will use the funds raised to promote such charitable purposes and causes in the Islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £905,163 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £388,148. The Trustees consider these free reserves to be adequate in light of their policy to cover running costs, existing grant commitments, and potential fundraising downturns for one year each. They confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The Administration Director at The Mustique Company provides support for the UK Friends, which is paid for as a gift in kind, equalling £18,787 (year to 31 July 2024 - £26,048).” — page 23
Funders the charity credits
- Fundacion Rassmuss
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/11/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW CHARLES JAMES RODGER
- ASLI ARAH
- Isabelle Winkler
- Roger Mervyn Pritchard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £218k | £125k |
| 31/07/2024 | £695k | £70k |
| 31/07/2023 | £184k | £56k |
| 31/07/2022 | £67k | £1.5m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.3m | £279k |
Common questions
Is UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £905,163 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £388,148. The Trustees consider these free reserves to be adequate in light of their policy to cover running costs, existing grant commitments, and potential fundraising downturns for one year each. They confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE JAGCLIF CHARITABLE TRUST, Howden Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JAGCLIF CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £438k | Donations and grants payable in furtherance of objects |
| Howden Foundation | FY2024 | £21k | Emergency appeal (Hurricane Beryl) |
| Howden Foundation | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £92k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- ACTION BEQUIA
- BRITISH FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
- TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED
- THE UK FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
- RICHMOND TRUST FUND
- THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK FRIENDS OF THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION BEQUIA | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UK FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND | £136k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND TRUST FUND | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |